Rudolfinum, Prague
The former seat of the Czechoslovak parliament (1918-1938) is now the home of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.
Josefov, Prague
If this doesn’t look much like a medieval ghetto, that’s because most of the Josefov (“Jewish Quarter”) was bowled in the late 19th – early 20th century to make way for new, Parisian-style architecture. A smattering of synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the old town hall are all that
Old Town Hall, Old Town Square, Prague
Prague’s Old Town (Staré Mesto – excuse the lack of an inverted circumflex) began as a marketplace and settlement in the 10th century, eventually growing big enough to merit a town charter from Wenceslas I in 1231. But the boom really began in the 14th century. That’s when Charles IV
Astronomical Clock, Old Town Hall, Prague
There are better and bigger pictures of Prague’s Astronomical Clock, but this gives you a sense of its scale. It’s the oldest astronomical clock still working, though it’s had a few close shaves. In 1945, incendiary fire from the Nazis destroyed the wooden sculptures and the calendar dial. Heroic citizens
Jan Hus Memorial, Old Town Square, Prague
Born in the late 14th century, Jan Hus wasn’t far behind John Wycliffe in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church. As an impoverished young man, he made his way to Prague, paying for his university education by singing and serving in church. He earned a B.A., an M.A., became
Basilica of St. George, Prague 1
Don’t let the ornate Baroque facade fool you. The Basilica of St. George in Prague is the oldest church in Prague Castle and one of the best-preserved Romanesque buildings in the city. It was founded in 920, destroyed by fire in 1142 and rebuilt in its present form. Along with